- Trails are open 24/7 at no charge. Enjoy a Winnie-the-Pooh themed TRAIL TALES Storybook Walk.
EVENTSAT CROSSROADS
There’s almost always something happening at Crossroads! Whether you are looking for a guided hike, a guest lecture, community gatherings, or the chance to volunteer, our event calendar is an excellent place to find event details and learn of any last-minute changes.
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Nighttime Bat Hike at Crossroads
Ida Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGrab your headlamps and walking sticks for a fun, casual, and educational guided hike through one of our trails. Explore Crossroads after dark while listening and looking for the bats that live on the property. Hikes will last roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour and take place on the Logger and Encampment trails at Crossroad's…
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CANCELLED – Nighttime Bat Hike at Crossroads
Crossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesCANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Grab your headlamps and walking sticks for a fun, casual, and educational guided hike through one of our trails. Explore Crossroads after dark while listening and looking for the bats that live on the property. Hikes will last roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour and take place on the Creek…
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Nighttime Bat Hike at Crossroads
Crossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGrab your headlamps and walking sticks for a fun, casual, and educational guided hike through one of our trails. Explore Crossroads after dark while listening and looking for the bats that live on the property. Hikes will last roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour and take place on the Meadow and Field trails at Crossroad's…
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Deck the Halls at Crossroads
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesWe will gather branches and other natural items to create a natural Christmas to put up holiday decor at the Collins Learning Center. Dress for the weather. Treats will be served. Click here to volunteer.
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2024 Christmas Bird Count
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesHelp us find and identify local bird species while adding to over a century of community science data! Want to participate? Email info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org for more details. Take as much or as little time as you'd like. Crossroads has loaner binoculars available.
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Volunteer Mixer
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesInterested in finding out more about volunteer opportunities at Crossroads at Big Creek? Whether you are simply curious or a seasoned volunteer, join us to find out what’s coming up.…
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Bird Survey @ Ida Bay
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Crossroads bioinventory efforts to document bird species at our Ida Bay Preserve as part of our restoration efforts. We will be performing three point counts throughout the summer following the Breeding Bird atlas protocols. Participants need to dress for the weather and have the merlin bird ID app downloaded on their phone. We will…
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Habitat Healers: Floral Index & Ida Site Prep
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesHelp heal the earth! Volunteers of all ages are invited to help with our land restoration efforts. Preburn biotic index survey. Help identify or learn how to identify plants. Dress for the weather. Click here for more info or to sign up to help.
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Habitat Healers: Tree Planting
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesBare-root tree planting. Bring a water bottle and work gloves. We will provide planting equipment. You are welcome to sign up below to let us know you will be there but there is no need to register in advance and all ages are welcome. Enjoy lemonade and cookies afterward. Meet at the shop at Crossroads…
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Habitat Healers: Tree Planting
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesBare-root tree planting. Bring a water bottle and work gloves. We will provide planting equipment. You are welcome to sign up below to let us know you will be there but there is no need to register in advance and all ages are welcome. Enjoy lemonade and cookies afterward. Meet at the shop at Crossroads…
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Bird Survey @ Ida Bay
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Crossroads bioinventory efforts to document bird species at our Ida Bay Preserve as part of our restoration efforts. We will be performing three point counts throughout the summer following the Breeding Bird atlas protocols. Participants need to dress for the weather and have the merlin bird ID app downloaded on their phone. We will…
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Habitat Healers: Burn Evaluation
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesHelp heal the earth! Volunteers of all ages are invited to help with our land restoration efforts. Postburn evaluation walk through. Dress for the weather. Click here for more info…